The Savoy in Heaton Moor has been closed since November while a buyer was found.

But now a family-run cinema business is hoping to give the venue a new lease of life.

A new website is live and says the renovation could be complete later this year.

The company behind the work have already successfully renovated two similar cinemas – the Ritz in Belper and the Regal in Melton Mowbray.

A statement on the website said: “We want to do to the Savoy what we have done to the Ritz and Regal. We see real potential for an independent, luxury cinema with a varied programme, comfortable seating, sofas and a bar, catering for the whole community.”

They say the first phase of the development will see a single screen re-open using two-thirds of the current auditorium.

There will be a selection of standard seats, luxury Pullman chairs and even sofas for couples, each with their own table for drinks and snacks. The latest digital projection and satellite equipment will also be installed to beam in live events.